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Chatham Police latest department to install body and dash cameras »

CHATHAM – From Chatham Police: Over the past few weeks, the Department has been implementing our Body Worn Camera (BWC) and Cruiser Mounted Camera (CMC) systems. In 2020, the Massachusetts legislature created the Law Enforcement Body Camera Task Force in the Act Relative to Justice, Equity, and…

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Traffic crash closes section of Route 28 in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A traffic crash closed a section of Route 28 in Falmouth. The collision happened shortly after 10 AM on East Falmouth Highway (Route 28) at Central Avenue. One person was evaluated for injuries. Falmouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Traffic crash closes section…

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Tractor-trailer, car collide at East Rotary in Bourne »

BOURNE – A tractor-trailer and a car collided at the East Rotary in Bourne around 9:30 AM Wednesday. Two people were evaluated for injuries that did not appear to be serious. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The post Tractor-trailer, car collide at East Rotary in Bourne appeared first…

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Breaking: Firefighters respond to house fire in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Firefighters responded to a house fire in Sandwich sometime before 8:30 AM Wednesday. Flames were visible when crews arrived at the scene on Fox Hill Lane. Everyone made it out of the house but three people were evaluated by EMTs. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The…

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Sandwich Police seek suspect in online scam »

SANDWICH – The Sandwich Police are currently investigating an online scam. This incident took place on August 29, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 PM & 6:40 PM in the area of Ploughed Neck Road. Attached are photos of the suspect, a male party with long black hair. Any information that can help…

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Missing elderly woman with dementia found safe in Chatham »

CHATHAM – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team (BCTRT) was called out shortly after 9:30 PM to assist in a search for a missing elderly woman with dementia in Chatham. A staging area was being set up at the Chatham Middle School. Update 9:55 PM: Chatham officials report the subject has been found…

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Crash stalls traffic on Route 28 in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A two-vehicle crash in Centerville stalled traffic for a time. The collision happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Lumbert Mill Road. No injuries were reported but at least one vehicle had to be towed from the scene. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The…

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FEDERALLY-OWNED RED & BLACK HELICOPTERS WILL BE DROPPING RABIES VACCINATION BAITS OVER PARTS OF THE REGION, STARTING TODAY… »

* Aerial operations will begin September 10 and last approximately 3–4 days, weather permitting. [Barnstable County Government media statement] Oral Rabies Vaccine Distribution (ORV) Begins September 9th In May 2021, the first raccoon-variant rabies case on Cape Cod in over eight years was…

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HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS CONFIRMED IN TOWN OF BARNSTABLE »

[TOWN OF BARNSTABLE MEDIA STATEMENT] The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today a human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the Town of Barnstable. This raises the risk level to high in our town. Although serious illness caused by WNV is uncommon, there have been 131 cases of WNV…

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